Simple issue has been turned into a circus for Ohioans

With all the hype and grandstanding from those in favor of Senate Bill 273 let me tell you about those who it will affect. The local Ohio recycler is the family man next door. He is the person who pays his taxes, meets ever-increasing government regulations and worries about his business every waking minute. He represents himself and his colleagues and stands by his beliefs, not what he is paid to believe. He is discouraged by abiding by laws for years and feels threatened now because of special interests interfering and changing the laws for no good reason. SB 273 is being pushed through our Legislature because special interest sees a chance to increase its bottom line. The implications for Ohio if this bill passes would have severe and long lasting consequences for our job market and safety.

Elected officials have a duty to vote for what is best for Ohioans, voting for laws that protect the environment, protect our jobs and protect everyone’s safety. The bottom line of SB 273 is that it has none of these components, it “brings nothing to the table” it has no net gain for Ohioans other than help the special interests who are pushing it. What should be a simple issue has turned into a circus.

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